Activision Announces Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x for the Xbox

By Shane Satterfield, GameSpotPosted Jan 8, 2001 4:49 pm PT

The popular skateboarding franchise is on its way to Microsoft's video game console.

Activision officially announced today that it will bring its popular Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise to the Xbox in the form of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x. More than just a port, the Xbox version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 will take advantage of many of the exclusive features of the Xbox console. The environments will be more heavily populated with objects thanks to the Xbox's polygonal capabilities, there will be an online component complete with tournament hosting, new levels will be included, old levels may be combined into one larger level, and the ability to construct your own soundtrack may be included.

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x will set the standard for sports gaming on the Xbox with its stunning graphics, smooth animations, and refined gameplay. The online capabilities that we are including in the product will introduce the social aspects of skateboarding to the brand for the first time," said Ron Doornink, president and COO, Activision. "We have been working closely with Microsoft to develop a broad portfolio of games for the Xbox that take full advantage of the platform's sophisticated graphics, audio, and multiplayer features."

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x for Xbox is scheduled to ship as a launch title in fall 2001. Activision is currently in the developmental and planning stages for six Xbox titles.

"It's incredibly exciting to have a title as popular as Tony Hawk Hawk's Pro Skater 2 coming to the Xbox and being specifically designed to take advantage of the console's power," said J. Allard, general manager, Xbox platform and third-party relations. "We are working closely with Activision to help them create a game that leverages the awesome gameplay the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series is known for, while at the same time taking the title to new heights by utilizing the advanced technology found only in the Xbox."

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